Southford Picnic Shelter, CT

Description

At the turn of the century, this was the site of the Diamond Match Company. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the Park on the Eight Mile River. The Larkin Bridle Trail is nearby. Southford Falls was established as a state park in 1932.

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Picnic Shelter Cancellation Policy:

Refund amounts will be determined as follows:
• Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the picnic shelter reservation: full refund less the $9.00 non-refundable reservation fee and $9.00 cancellation fee
• Cancellations made 6 - 29 days prior to the picnic shelter reservation: refund of $145.00 less $9.00 cancellation fee
• Cancellations made within 5 days of the picnic shelter reservation: Not eligible for a refund.

This park offers Accessible Parking.
This park offers Accessible Picnic tables.
The park is open from 8:00 A.M. to sunset. The check-out time is Sunset.
Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. All pets must be on a leash at all times.
The picnic shelter is 1100 sq ft in an octagon shape.
The Shelter has 2 pedestal grills and 6 picnic tables.
Any items brought to the shelter must be removed by sunset of rental day. This includes rental chairs
Cars must be parked in the main lot.
The shelter is 50 yards from the pond.

Heavy weekend use at each park may lead to gate closures if the park fills to capacity. In the event of this happening, no more cars are allowed to enter. Guests should plan to arrive as early as possible to avoid being turned away. (Picnic shelter rental does not guarantee entry to the park.)

Notes

CT Cancellation Policy

There is a $9.00 fee to cancel your reservation.

If you cancel 2-7 days prior to your arrival date, you will also be charged one night's use fee.

Note: Neither the park nor the call center can cancel a reservation within 2 days of arrival.

Dissatisfaction due to reasons of weather, site conditions or other natural phenomena will not be considered sufficient cause for granting a refund.
Note: If you feel you have an exception to the cancellation policy, please submit your request in writing to the state park or forest campground where the campsite was rented. Your request should include details about why you feel an exception should be granted. The campground will verify registration and forward the request to the Department for review and consideration.

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Recreation:

Have a day of family fun at Southford Falls State Park. Spend your day enjoying field sports, or try your luck at catching trout.

Southford Falls State Park is a designated Trout Park.

Nearby Attractions:

Other Nearyby State Recreation Areas include: Kettletown State Park.

Booking Window

Sat Nov 30 2024 - Thu Oct 23 2025

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Services and Amenities

Within Park

Comfort Station
Cross Country Skiing
Field Sports
Fire Tower
Fishing
Hiking

Ice Skating
Parking
Picnic Tables
Picnicing
Pond and Stream Fishing
Water Drinking

Fees and Cancellation Policies

Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.45775, -73.16411
41°27'28"N, 73°9'51"W

From I-84: Take Exit 16. At both east and west ramps, take a left onto Route 188. Follow to junction with Route 67. At traffic light, take a left onto Route 67. At the next light, take a right back onto Route 188. Southford Falls is 1/2 mile on the left.

From Route 8 north or south: Take Exit 22 onto Route 67 in Seymour. Follow Route 67 north through Oxford. After about 9 miles, take a left at the traffic light at the Junction of Route 188. Southford Falls is approximately a 1/2 mile on the left.

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